this 76 gas station on stevens creek boulevard is charging $5.39 for regular. and get ready for this, $5.59 for premium. >> i got nothing. >> reporter: tim wen was the only one to fill up for here. you're paying $5. 49 a gallon. >> it's unfortunate. i didn't plan well, i'm low on gas and i need to get home. >> reporter: prices were rising by the hour. we're paying 30 cents more than we did this morning. >> i haven't got gas in about a week or so. so i was pretty shocked. it's crazy. >> reporter: one of the main reasons we're paying more at the pump, chevron's refinery is producing less gasoline after a fire. some gas stations are running out of fuel because the prices are preventing them from buying more. this costco station in southern california ran out of gas on thursday and customers were directed to another costco in a nearby town. the days of the full tank may be over for some. they can't afford it. >> i've got enough to get home. >> reporter: jessica yang, shopping for bargain brands and considering car pooling to work. >> with the gas prices rising and